An out-of-state physician applied for his medical license in California. Prior to medical school he had a charge of boating under the influence of alcohol (BUI). He pled not guilty and was allowed to plead to a boating offense without reference to alcohol and judgment was deferred with terms and conditions. Upon completion of the terms, the record was expunged and ordered sealed.

However, when the doctor applied for his initial license in another state, he was required to accept an initial probationary license with terms and conditions pertaining to alcohol abuse.

Our client is an RN who was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) with a blood alcohol level measured at 0.20%. There was also a minor rear-end collision, but the registered nurse was off duty. This was an isolated incident by an excellent RN who has strong support from a supervisor and colleagues. Furthermore, an addiction psychiatrist determined that our client does not have an alcohol problem.

We proceeded to an administrative hearing at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) in Los Angeles because we could not reach a settlement with the Board of... Click to view more

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